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Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell Parish News February Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell Parish News [email protected] Free for EVERYONE in the area February https://lakesidegroup.org.uk/churches 1 Lucy Masters Pilates Classes AVAILABLE FOR HIRE run by Emma Charlton at Suitable for private parties, Butcombe Village Hall group activities etc. Pilates is an exercise & it is Regular Hire / Single Event Hire suitable for most people. Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, bar area and stage to see information Pilates can help you to about the hall, to view our calendar improve your flexibility, help you For availability see gain strength & help you relax. chewstokechurchhall.org.uk FFI phone 01275 332222 or online The classes are small & friendly [email protected] Please contact me if you would like to come along to a class. [email protected] NEMPNETT THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL is situated in a beautiful rural location with amazing views!It is an ideal venue for all types of functions and occasions, having extensive parking, level access, full disabled facilities, fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system and children’s play area.. To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page or call 01761 462391 2 3 4 MICHAEL W. ROWE FUNERAL DIRECTOR A family business offering personal service day or night Rest Room facilities 2 The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565 5 6 7 ******* USEFUL CONTACTS ****** Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Dick Raffety 01275 331102 Clerk: SJ Streatfeild 07778 317768 Vice– Chairperson: Jeff Dowson 01275 332911 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Counci Clerk: A Johnstone 07771 763557 Chew Stoke Church Hall Chairperson: Pete Wring 01275 333720 www.chewstokechurchhall.org.uk Bookings Sec.: C. Boardman 01275 332222 Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812 Toddler group Sara Hindlle 07798 922683 Scouts/cubs/beavers [email protected] U3A Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds 01275 474729 Chew Stoke Golf Society Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Ro Masters 01275 331229 Cricket Club Drama Club Andrew Tromans 07710 163743 Chew Stoke School Headteacher: Ben Hewett 01275 332354 Chair/Governors: Gill Baker 01275 333753 Chew Valley School Headteacher: Gareth Beynon 01275 332272 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 333375 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01275 331143 Chew Valley Choral Society Helen Boyde 01275 333014 Chew Stoke Film Club Kim Heath 01275 331711 Harvest Home Nick Baker 01275 333753 www.chewstokeharvesthome.org.uk Litton Art Club (@ Chew Stoke) Anne Holloman 01275 333143 MAGAZINE CONTACTS AND DEADLINES Got some news? Want to advertise an event or your business? You can get in touch with us either by Email: [email protected] or contacting the Editor: Cynthia K Troup 01275 333002 Handwritten entries can be delivered to Cynthia at Fairwood, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke Distribution: Suzanne McDonald Tel 01275 333130 Email [email protected] The copy deadline for the March 2021 edition will be Monday 15th February 8 YEOFIT CLASSES HAVE GONE ONLINE WITH ZOOM – JOIN US! PILATES for core strength YOGA to stretch and destress BODY CONDITIONING to tone and get fit BARRE fitness and dance AEROBICS beginners ZUMBA For info and to book: http://lynnejoynerfitness.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel 07748 963297 Nick Houlton Antique Dealer Valuations for Insurance, Service Include: Probate & Family Division Dog Walking Single items or complete Overnight Boarding Doggy Day Care estates purchased. Pet/Home Visits House Clearance Service Small Pet Boarding 40 Years Experience House Sitting Telephone: 01761 462075 Contact Vicki Morris or 07766 752327 [email protected] 07895 507 189 [email protected] 9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH Rector in vacancy Associate Priest The Rev. Sandra Lovern (currently on sick leave) ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Parish Office Mon, Weds, Fri 9am –1pm [email protected] 01275 331061 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Chew Stoke Childrens Group: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup Magazine: Editorial: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald & Joanne Stephenson Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Jerry Moorhouse Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton PCC members: Chew Stoke : Nempnett Thrubwell: Sidespeople: Chew Stoke: Mesdames Limburn, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, McInnes, Troup, Kilroy and Down Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Soper, Kilroy, Poynter and Moorhouse. 10 CHURCH NEWS Message from the Rev. Sandra Lovern Hello! God is not awaiting your presence in a church near you! Dear friends, Another lockdown in January brought a painful decision to be made about church services. Gathered worship was allowed to continue but, as Coronavirus rates ramped up alarmingly, bishops across the country urged clergy, wardens and PCCs to consider prayerfully whether, in all conscience, we should continue to offer opportunities for people to travel and gather. Here, the decision was closure, and I want to commend all your wardens to you for their courage in doing so. So, is there any good news? Well, just look at the heading. In my letter when the first lockdown began I wrote that we really need to invite God to hold onto us when we can make no sense of things. At times, the number of people I am praying for, some desperately ill or with life-changing problems, could be over- whelming, but then I am reminded that God desires our prayers, but doesn’t need them, as his great love is there ahead of us. Never forget that he is with us whenever and wherever – at home, at work, out walking, morning, noon and in the middle of a sleepless night. We may love, but do not need, to gather in a particular building. After all, our Lord Jesus never entered a church in his life! He withdrew to the nearest hillside to commune with his loving Father – and so can we. And when he left his disciples after his resurrection, he promised us his Holy Spirit to indwell and help us, whenever and wherever. At this time of world crisis, many people have felt the urge to connect with something or someone, greater than themselves. If that is the case for you, try prayer, which in essence, is no more nor less than settling down for a normal, everyday chat with someone who loves you, warts and all, and will listen. What have you got to lose? If God is not real, you are as you were. If he is real, you will be answered, I promise, so try it! And as for church in a building, start on your own, or join us online – no walls, just our own homes, but that’s one of the many places God is with us. God’s love and blessings be with you and yours. Rev’d Sandra. 11 AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE DIOCESE OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR NEW VICAR The new Benefice of Chew Valley West (Winford/Regil, Chew Stoke/Nempnett Thrubwell & Felton) It is with great pleasure that we can announce that our new Vicar will be the Rev. Dr Ian Mills who will come to us from 13th May 2021. The interview panel was unanimous in its decision and was impressed by what Ian has to offer. This appointment is subject to a satisfactory completion of the usual statutory checks made on all clergy. Whilst we as a new Benefice are delighted with this news, we need to be aware that Ian will be announcing his departure in the parishes of Larne & Inver, Glynn and Raloo, Northern Ireland, and the news there will be very differently received from here. Please pray for Ian and his wife as they prepare to move here, his present parishes as they come to terms with what his departure means to them, and continue to pray for this new benefice as we prepare to welcome Ian and the rich ministry that he will bring to us. Ian’s licensing and Service of Welcome will take place on : Thursday 13th May 2021 at 7pm at the Church of St Mary and St Peter, Winford BS40 8ET CHURCH OPENING FOR SERVICES & PRIVATE PRAYER St Mary the Virgin Church, Nempnett Thrubwell The church is presently closed because at the moment scaffolding is up Internally as the builders work to ensure the bats, whilst living in the roof space, can no longer access the inside of the building. This process will probably take several weeks. We will advise everyone as soon as it is finished. 12 St Andrew's Church Chew Stoke The church building continues to open for two sessions per week for private prayer ensuring a 72 hour period between sessions, as follows: Sunday 1-5pm and Thursday 9am – 1pm On-line Services – guaranteed to take place! Revd Sandra Lovern broadcasts a live, Church of England service each Sunday at 10.30am
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